A public debate between three candidates vying for the 1st Congressional District seat recently vacated by Neil Abercrombie will be held next Monday.

The event will be held from 6:30 to 8 p.m. at Hawaii Public Radio's Atherton Studio, 738 Kaheka St.

Candidates will debate before a studio audience in a live broadcast on KIPO 89.3 and streamed on www.hawaiipublicradio.org.

HPR political reporter Wayne Yoshioka will serve as moderator.

Abercrombie resigned Feb. 28 to run for the Democratic nomination of governor.

Former U.S. Rep. Ed Case, Honolulu City Councilman Charles Djou and Senate President Colleen Hanabusa are vying for the congressional seat in a special election May 22.

Admission is free. However, seats are limited. To reserve a seat, call HPR at 955-8821.

Questions from the audience will be allowed if time permits.